Detective Comics ##605
DC Comics • Detective Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Alan Grant
Interior Artist
Norm Breyfogle
Cover Artist
Norm Breyfogle
Publication Date
September 1989
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 2 of 4 of the 'The Mud Pack' storyline. Batman faces a team-up of various Clayface incarnations, including Basil Karlo (Clayface I), Preston Payne (Clayface III), and Sondra Fuller (Lady Clay/Clayface IV). Looker of the Outsiders also appears.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5) to Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress/ticks visible along the left edge reflecting light. Slight corner rounding at the top left. Some light surface scuffing or ‘glare’ marks from the bag/board, though the black background of this cover is highly prone to showing fingerprints and micro-scratches. Centering appears slightly shifted to the left.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10 | Graded (9.8): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $3-$8 in bulk lots; high-grade 9.8 slabs have recently fluctuated between $55 and $85 depending on the auction platform.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS submission (approx. $30-$50) exceeds the market value of the book in this condition. This issue is common and widely available in higher grades.
Notable Features
Features 'The Mud Pack' Part 2. Notable for the iconic dark cover art by Norm Breyfogle. It contains the Batman logo in the UPC box, identifying it as a Direct Edition.
Authentication Notes
Consistent with 1989 DC production standards. Correct logo styling, price point ($1.00 US), and interior newsprint paper stock indicators.